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‘Beach grabbing erodes our birth rights,’ say Mauritians

Activists on the island of Mauritius are rising up against foreign property developers.

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Li Ka-Shing: Asia’s second-richest person retires

Li Ka-Shing’s business interests range from ports and telecoms to retail including the UK’s Superdrug.

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Wetherspoon profits up as restaurant trade hits tough times

Boss Tim Martin says his pub chain is “doing quite well” despite tougher times in the sector.

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Currys PC World apologises for extra charges on laptops

Customers report being charged up to £40 more for laptops than the online advertised price.

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Why are tourists flocking to Scotland?

For the sixth year running, Scotland’s visitor attractions have outperformed the rest of the UK.

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Rotten ideas

As the fight against plastic pollution gains momentum, firms are tackling the issue in different ways.

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Energy storage: the power of cold air

Highview Power uses liquefied cold air to create stored energy. The air is reheated to produce power.

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A better way to care for dementia patients

Infrared technology and artificial intelligence offer a better way to take care of dementia patients. It can scan their vital signs 24 hours a day.

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Global shoppers

Up to a million people are employed around the world as professional shoppers for clients in China.

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‘Ambulance to the future’

Freezing the deceased in the hope of one day reviving them could become a mainstream service, advocates say.